Here’s a thought…
“Live a balanced life. Learn some and think some, and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.”
ROBERT FULGHUM
Valentine’s Day Benefit for Children’s House
“Get your kicks” on Route 66, but wine and dine your Valentine on Orcas -- from Susan Anderson -- Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready to swing to the sounds of Half Pack LIVE!, a Vegas-style show band that’s bouncy, fun and well-delivered entertainment reminiscent of the old
Transformational Book Reading Coming to Darvills
Wednesday, January 29, 5:30–6:30 p.m., Darvills --from Daniel Marty -- Author Daniel Marty Join Daniel Marty and learn more about his new book: Change Your Story – Change Your Life. This is a practical guide to move your story forward, reconnect with your dreams and live your life from
Miró | Beethoven Ticket Sales Open
TICKET SALES OPEN ONLINE JANUARY 15, 2014 “Miró | Beethoven | An Epic Journey," June 23 - 29 An Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Special Event -- from Joyce Stone -- An unforgettable musical experience is coming to Orcas! The internationally renowned Miró Quartet will perform the complete 16 string
Free Community Dinners at OCS
Tuesday, January 14, 5–7:30 p.m., Orcas Christian School Continues second Tuesday of the month -- from Sandi Harris -- Orcas Christian School would like to announce our Community Dinners starting up again for the winter months. Jan, Feb and March, on the second Tuesday of the month, we serve a
Song & Dance from “Moulin Rouge” for Kids & Adults
-- from Grace McCune -- It's time for the next series of children and adult choirs! This year I will be teaching the music from Baz Luhrman’s movie musical "Moulin Rouge." This will be an exciting new adventure for these choirs as we pull together an event that includes in
Guest Opinion: Island Air Ambulance a Conflict
-- from Stan Wagner -- My wife and I live on Waldron Island, and for years we have had a subscription to Airlift Northwest as have most Waldron residents. Airlift has always served Waldron well, and, there has never been a medical emergency on the Island that Airlift could not
American Legion Goes After the Salmon
Derby on Jan. 18-19 coincides with Membership Drive -- from Dave Resch -- The 35th Annual Salmon Derby will take place on January 18 and 19, There are fish out there and good tides for some good fishing. The entry fee is $50 per person --- registration required by midnight
Hawks Fans Rock The Lower
-- by Lin McNulty -- Bartenders Kyle and Vanessa, both Seahawks fans, were too busy to watch the game. Photo: Lin McNulty It may not have been exactly a seismic event at The Lower Tavern, but, unlike at CenturyLink Field, there were no seismographs installed to know exactly
County Campers Can Make Reservations Now
-- from San Juan County Parks Department -- For 2014, County Parks is continuing its “residents only” opportunity to pre-reserve campsites at county parks. This year, the popular County Parks program offers residents a chance to make their prime-time summer camping reservations between January 13th & February 27th. This offer
Orcas Schools Look at Kids’ Relationships
The Orcas Island School District has engaged Orcas Island Family Therapist Beth Jenson, LMHC, to present two workshops on child-youth peer relationships the next two Wednesday evenings. On Wednesday, Jan. 15 Jenson will meet parents of school children to talk to parents about "When Friends Aren't So Friendly: Relational Aggression
Flu Season Starts Early
-- from Frank James MD, San Juan County Health Officer -- Influenza appears to be a few weeks ahead of the usual schedule. The predominance of the 2009 H1N1 strain increases the risk of serious infections that lead to hospitalization and even death in middle aged persons not just elders
Learn to Dance Your Way into 2014
Mon., Jan. 13 7-9 p.m., Odd Fellows -- from Bill Gincig -- On Monday, Jan 13th, local dance instructors will be giving their fifth class in a series of dance lessons. We will be giving instruction in East Coast Swing (Jitterbug) and a review of Waltz and Rumba. The class
Unitarian Universalist Service Jan. 12: Mind, Body and Spirit
-- by Susan McBain -- "Mind, Body and Spirit" will be the presentation topic for the Orcas Island UU Fellowship service on Jan. 12. Our speaker will be Emilie Novak, Feldenkrais practitioner. Our service will be held at 11:30 a.m. in Benson Hall at Emmanuel Church in Eastbound. As part
Help Charles Beat the Record!
Home made chicken tamales on the menu! -- by Madie Murray -- Back by popular demand, Charles Dalton, owner of The Kitchen, returns to school on Wednesday, January 15, to prepare and serve another magnificent lunch: home-made chicken tamales, killer black bean chili (vegetarian) with salsa and sour
School Music Groups Present Free Concert
-– from Kristen Wilson for Music Advocacy Guild -– Thursday, Jan. 16, 7 p.m., School Cafeteria: 5th and 6th grade strings -- perform Thursday night! Orcas student musicians from the 5th through 8th grades will bring their voices and instruments together for a music-filled evening on Thursday, January
Go Digital or Go Dark: SeaView Theater Needs Your Support
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW! -- from Joey Mount -- The Challenge Movies have been distributed on 35mm film for over 100 years. Beginning in 2014, however, all major studios will be switching to digital format. This will substantially reduce their production and distribution costs. It will also provide
